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Hey, there! With the holidays just around the corner, this is a great time to start some DIY projects to share with your friends and family. These are some of my favorite projects and they make absolutely wonderful gifts. Just be sure to make some for yourself, too! Homemade Sugar CubesThis is one of my favorite little projects and the sugar cubes are absolutely adorable. Plus, you don't have to use just a cube-shaped mold. You can use any sort of mold you'd like and also change the flavors to make custom vanilla cubes, orange cubes, etc. Beeswax CandlesI make beeswax candles every December around the Solstice as a nod to the return of the light. They also make the most beautiful and thoughtful gifts! Flavored SugarsThese always impress people, but they are ***so*** easy to make. Like, you usually just add 1 ingredient to sugar and either let it sit or heat it in the oven. I have a few recipes on the blog to consider (with more coming):
LiqueursI've had so much fun dabbling with infused liqueurs this year! I love this spiced apple liqueur and this pear vanilla liqueur, but this lavender liqueur is lovely, too. ExtractsIf you've been here a while, you know I love making homemade extracts! Although vanilla extract is classic, this cardamom extract takes way less time (just 3 days)! Infused Maple SyrupThis is one of the easiest ways to add extra flavor to your favorite recipes! I've been in love with this cinnamon maple syrup for pancakes and waffles. We've been using this cardamom maple syrup on our French toast lately and also love to use it as a sweetener for coffee! Chocolate Covered NutsWould I be happy to get a big box of homemade chocolate covered pecans or hazelnut clusters? That's an easy yes! They're so good and your friends and family will love them, too. Chocolate TrufflesI first started making truffles as a kid and was instantly amazed at how easy they were. Like, did everyone know that most truffle fillings are just chocolate and cream?! This two-ingredient truffle recipe is the perfect place to start if you're new to this skill! Pear or Apple ButterBoth of these have a classic flavor that just screams the holidays! They're warm, sweet, and loaded with flavor, which you can add to cookies, cakes, a bowl of oatmeal, or, you know, just eat it with a spoon! Since they're made with seasonal produce, they're typically pretty affordable to make, too. And the jars look gorgeous with a little piece of cloth and twine tied on top! βSlow Cooker Caramel Pear Butterβ βOld Fashioned Apple Butterβ You might also like this caramel apple jam. It's another cozy, warm option and quite simple to make! Sugar ScrubsYou just need a few ingredients to make a seasonal sugar scrub, like this cranberry sugar scrub. My favorite is this vanilla bean sugar scrub because it has real vanilla flecks! There are also salt scrubs, lip scrubs, and more on the blog! Vanilla Bean PasteDid you know you can make your own vanilla bean paste at home? You just need 3 ingredients! It's way cheaper than getting the fancy stuff at the store, too. This would be a great gift for an avid baker! Whipped HoneyβCreamed (or whipped) honey has a luscious, marshmallow-like texture, and it tastes like heaven on toast or pancakes. I've even added some flavor variations to make it your own! My chocolate whipped honey has been going wild on TikTok lately (and for good reason). Room SpraysThis lavender spray is gentle enough to spray right on your pillow before bed. I also love to make this eucalyptus spray as a room freshener! DIY Recipe BinderUse this vintage-style recipe binder template to pass down those family favorite recipes. I've been using this template to organize my own recipe binder, too! β Ready for the Winter Solstice? βοΈThis is my favorite time of the year because it really helps me deepen my connection with nature and I love watching how the daylight gradually returns! It's also a powerful time for self-reflection, which I use to put the current year to bed and get crystal clear on what I want to achieve in the next. I consider this process my *secret weapon.* Knowing myself and what I want so clearly makes it easier to succeed. βYou can get your own copy of my reflection guide here.β I've also published a podcast episode about Celebrating the Winter Solstice! That's right. The podcast is back! Listen here.β You can also explore my Etsy shop for my solstice cards, bookmarks, invitations, coloring pages, gift tags, party invitations, and more. Have a wonderful weekend! I hope you make something fun and get to spend time with people you love. |
Milk Glass Home | Seasonal Recipes & Slow Living
Welcome to Milk Glass Home, your spot for seasonal slow living. Think food preservation projects, real food recipes, fun DIYs, and helpful tips so you can slow down and live with the seasons. Subscribe below to get all of my recipes, tips, and guides!
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